Legal Opinion
Towle v. St. Albans Publishing Co.
Supreme Court of Vermont
Decided November 1, 1960No. 347PublishedCited by 30 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtSmith, J.
This is an action for libel, brought against the defendant corporation, the owner and publisher of the St. Albans Messenger, a daily newspaper published in St. Albans, Vt. The declaration alleged that on Nov. 25, 1957, the defendant composed and published in the St. Albans Messenger the following article concerning the plaintiff:
“ARRAIGN NINE IN MUNICIPAL COURT
“Ronald Towle of Fairfax, an air policeman, formerly of Enos-burg, pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated. He paid a fine of $50 and cost of cated. He paid a fine of $50 12.50”
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2Cases cited7 opinions
- Torrey v. FieldSupreme Court of Vermont · 1838
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- Parker v. RobertsSupreme Court of Vermont · 1925
- Stone v. BriggsSupreme Court of Vermont · 1942
- Lancour v. Herald and Globe Ass'n.Supreme Court of Vermont · 1942
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3Cited by30 opinions
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- Baldwin v. StateSupreme Court of Vermont · 1966
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